Desert Runner Trail Series

JAN

2027

A multi-day trail and road race series near Queen Creek, Arizona, with four race dates from January through April and a range of distances across four series; events are cupless with reusable cups available.

Sat 9 Jan 2027

Cave Creek, Arizona

Website

35 kilometers 30 kilometers 26 kilometers 22 kilometers Half Marathon 17 kilometers 13 kilometers 12 kilometers 9 kilometers 8 kilometers 4 miles 6 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Desert Runner Trail Series - Spring Pass (Queen Creek, AZ)

The Spring Pass of the Desert Runner Trail Series is a set of trail and road races held at multiple locations near Queen Creek, Arizona. The series spans four race days on January 9, February 6, March 13, and April 4 and is organized around four named series: Hummingbird (Mini), Quail (Short), Roadrunner (Middle), and Owl (Trail).

Distances offered across the series include:

Hummingbird (Mini): 5 km, 6 km, 8 km, 4 miles
Quail (Short): 9 km, 12 km, 1/2 marathon, 4 miles
Roadrunner (Middle): 17 km, 22 km, 1/2 marathon, 13 km
Owl (Trail): 26 km, 35 km, 30 km, 26 km

The event operates as cupless to reduce race footprint. UltrAspire reusable cups will be available at registration and on race day, and participants may bring their own cups. Registration for the Spring Pass closes Monday, February 1 at 11:59 PM Mountain Time. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

35 km

Elephant Mountain Owl (trail)

30 km

Mesquite Canyon Owl (trail)

26 km

San Tan Scramble Owl (trail)

26 km

Dam Good Run Owl (trail)

22 km

Elephant Mountain Roadrunner (middle)

Half Marathon

Mesquite Canyon Roadrunner (middle)